Man's body found in Knottingley woods

West Yorkshire Police said they were called to Holes Lane shortly before 7pm last night (Tuesday) following reports of a concern for the safety of a man.

Officers arrived and found the body of a man.

A police cordon was put in place, which has since been removed by officers.

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "Police were called to Holes Lane, Knottingley, shortly before 7pm last night to a report of a concern for safety for a man.

"The man was pronounced deceased by paramedics a short time later.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file has been prepared for the coroner."